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In the return of the USFL this spring, former NFL coach and current Michigan Panthers coach Jeff Fisher finished his inaugural season coaching his team to a 2–8 record.
After the Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Maulers (1–8) over the weekend, Michigan earned the first pick in next year’s draft with its season-ending victory.
However, questions remain as to the financial viability of the USFL and whether or not it will even return for a second season in 2023. The XFL is planning its return for the first time since 2020, and currently has a partnership with ESPN.
Even without the XFL, other professional leagues have historically struggled to earn enough revenue to stay viable.
Will the USFL suffer a similar fate to the past? Time will tell.
